Mountain Biking & More: High Adventure in the Ozarks: June 1–8, 2025

Cycle, canoe, and hike your way through incredible scenery. Experience some of the nation’s top off-road cycling in the beautiful Ozark Mountains – no mountain biking experience necessary! 

About the Trip  

This trip is perfect for experienced and beginner thrill-seekers and outdoor enthusiasts. During this 8-day adventure, you’ll work on mountain biking skills with experts, explore trails appropriate for your skill level, and even learn some bike maintenance. In addition to mountain biking, you’ll go hiking and float down America’s first national river! 

Your home base will be the Friendship Lodge of Girl Scouts Diamonds of AR, OK, and TX’s Camp NOARK, an easy drive to the world-class mountain biking trails of Hobbs State Park (Monument Trails), Railyard Park, and Lake Atalanta. You will also spend the night at Coler Mountain Bike Preserve, a mecca for biking enthusiasts. We’ll take a break from biking to explore Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, a world-famous art museum nestled in 120 acres of Ozark woods. The trip ends at the Buffalo National River where you will relax in a lodge overlooking the Buffalo, bike the Buffalo trails, and canoe down the national river.  

If you’re interested in outdoor recreation, then this Destination is for you! This trip is full of exciting outdoor adventures, challenges, and even time to relax and enjoy the beauty of art and nature.   

Who Should Apply?

• Age: Girl Scouts entering grades 10–12, or who have just graduated 12th grade. 

• Interests: Adventure and the outdoors 

• Requirements: You must have experience riding a bicycle (mountain biking experience preferred, but not required), and the ability to participate in physically-challenging experiences. 

• Equipment: A packing list will be provided after acceptance, and will include items such as: a hydration pack, cycling gloves, knee and elbow pads, and bike -appropriate clothing. A bike and helmet will be provided, but participants are also allowed to bring their own.

• Ignite Your Passion! This trip is great for Girl Scouts who love nature and high adventure!

The Cost

Program fee: $1,350

The program fee does not include airfare. You will be responsible for the cost of round-trip transportation from your home to Northwest Arkansas Airport (XNA).

Deposit due upon acceptance (this deposit is already included in your trip program fee): $200

Cancellation policy: Refunds available only before April 30, 2025.

Financial aid may be available. Check with your local council. 

Host and Contact Info

Girl Scouts Diamonds of AR, OK, and TX,  www.girlscoutsdiamonds.org

Sarah Livengood, program@girlscoutsdiamonds.org, 800-632-6894